Mail Order Florida Land Scheme Takes Keystone Zouave Retiree To Florida

About this Item

The St. Andrew s Bay Railroad, Land, and Mining Co. was a Cincinnati, Ohio mail-order company that bought property in the Saint Andrew Bay area in Florida. The company then advertised small lots nationally, which attracted a large number of people who purchased the 300,000 lots for $1.25. As the price of the lots rose to $8, the company went bust. Many of the buyers liked the area and in 1908, St. Andrews incorporated as a town for the first time and grew to become a popular port in the early 1900s. In 1927, the town was annexed by Panama City. One such buyer was FREDERICK W. FOGLE, a former Zouave Soldier of the 76th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Offering his 8 1/2 x 17 Warranty Deed. Also included is a cover letter from W.B. Lassitter, Clerk of the circuit court of Washington County, Vernon, Florida, and the original cover addressed to Fogle. Lassitter has signed the Warranty Deed and the cover letter, written entirely in his hand. The 76th was organized in Harrisburg, PA, and fought in Virginia and the Carolinas. The 76th was engaged in the battles of Secessionville, Pocotaligo, Cold Harbor the Crater, Chaffin s Farm, Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road, Fort Fisher, Wilmington, Second Battle of Fort Wagner and Charleston Harbor, Deep Bottom, Fort Fisher. The deed and the cover letter are in excellent condition. The original cover, addressed to Fogle, is soiled. Everything we sell is guaranteed authentic forever to the original buyer. We also offer a 30-day return policy. If you discover a problem or are dissatisfied with an item, please contact us immediately. Our goal is to please every customer. We are pleased to be members of The Manuscript Society, Universal Autograph Collectors Club, The Ephemera Society, the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers and the Preferred Autograph Dealers and Auction Houses. [AM 356].

Seller Inventory # ML-RDR-FLR-LND

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mail Order Florida Land Scheme Takes Keystone Zouave Retiree To Florida
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)